[Wild vectors of Chagas' disease in an urban area of Manaus (AM): flying activity during dry and rainy seasons].
Adults of Rhodnius prolixus, R. pictipes and Panstrongylus geniculatus found in houses in Manaus have high rates of Trypanosoma cruzi infection. Rhodnius spp. were found throughout the year, but males of P. geniculatus were significantly more frequent in the dry season.
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D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D001938:Brazil; D005260:Female; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000145:classification / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D010203:Panstrongylus / Q000145:classification / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000502:physiology; D012239:Rhodnius / Q000145:classification / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000502:physiology; D012621:Seasons; D012737:Sex Factors; D014504:Urban Health
Vetores selváticos de doença de Chagas na área urbana de Manaus (AM): atividade de vôo nas estações secas e chuvosas.